The night before: On the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spread the bread out evenly. In a mixing bowl, combine the bacon and mushrooms. Then sprinkle over the top. Next, layer the cheese. In a small mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, onion salt, and pepper. Pour over the top of the cheese in the baking dish.

For a second layer, repeat on top.

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

In the morning: Bake uncovered until puffed and golden . For two layers, bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes. For one layer, bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, pie filling, egg and vegetable oil until batter is smooth and lumps are mostly gone. Pour batter into a baking pan or stone (preferred) if you have one. Bake at 350°F until a knife can be cleanly removed when inserted into cake. Cut and place on plate. Pour hot fudge over the cake and top with cherries.

Combine the cream cheese and sundried tomatoes. Add the garlic and refrigerate it for up to a day to allow flavor to permeate. (Or don't. Both times I've made this recipe, I didn't plan ahead enough and it was still just as good.) Prior to making the paninis, soften at room temp or in the microwave for 20-30 seconds so it is spreadable.

Oil or butter the outsides of each piece of bread and spread the cream cheese mixture on the insides of each piece. Put the turkey inside and press on a grill pan. Another option is to toast the bread and then spread the cream cheese mixture on the insides and place the turkey slices in between. To heat the turkey slices, toss them in a skillet with a bit of butter for a minute or two until they begin to sear.

I'm no chef. I've been known to ruin soup. You know... the kind that comes in a can and all you have to add is water and heat. Yeah, that kind. ...I HAVE improved in the last few years.

If there are too many ingredients, I probably won't try it. I cut lots of corners and I rarely follow the recipe to the T - even if it's my own.

I'm usually cooking with at least one boy and a dog underfoot, and a few years ago, I was looking for a way to have my recipes accessible by computer with pictures and an easy archive. I have enough things to chase after without adding a mis-placed paper recipe covered in tomato sauce to the list. This seemed like the easiest way to do it.